Course 6 Activity 3: Share Your Thoughts_Batch_2
Course 6
Activity 3: Share Your Thoughts_Batch_2
Do we have to
start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet? Should
children be familiarised with the letters in sequence? Share your thoughts.
At early stage of reading we should not practice to follow introduction to phonic systematically. It will be better that it should come as and when children are ready to learn the mechanical aspect of language and where there is already built up context for reading for meaning and the children are well familiarised with letters in sequence.
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ReplyDeleteDepends on the children but its better that we start from the alphabet and from the very basic so that all the children will learn at a same pace
ReplyDeleteNo , for teaching or introducing languages to the child we should not start from alphabet. No need to learn the alphabet in sequence for learning language...
ReplyDeleteAw we know its difficult to remember things which we don't understand, retention of formulas without concepts is hard.Similary it will be difficult for them to remember those alphabets as they don't know the use of it.However introduction of alphabets at early stage will be profitable to the children,but not wide range,may introduction of half of the alphabets in sequence.And sequence introduction is very important,as we can't remember things which are placed random,our brain needs sequence to remember it
ReplyDeleteChildren should be made to get acquainted with the words through listening such as rhymes, songs, group songs, etc. Once they get familiar with the words and beauty of the language, we can introduce them to the alphabets as structure of language.
ReplyDeleteChildren must start with simple common words used in daily activity, then alphabet and corresponding phonology can introduces in next stage.
ReplyDeleteYes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet by using the teaching approach which letter sounds first and letter names next.it is believed that letter sounds are more helpful and useful to pre-readers than names and therefore,should be taught first.letters that look similar and have similar sounds(b & d) are separated in the instructional sequence to avoid confusion.
ReplyDeleteI wold like to suggest that children should be familiar with conversation and various words with meaning used in a language and the alphabet, symbols used to represent the language, could be taught lateron.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be taught with spelling so that they can be acquainted with what they learn. For e.g by teaching name of fruit commonly apple. if we taught them apple with alphabetically like APPLE they will learn apple and alphabet all together.
ReplyDeleteNo. It depends on the child's development. Most children begin recognising some letters between the age of 2 and 3 and some around the age of 4. There is no need to push the children to learn if they do not seem interested. The first step should be getting the children interested in listening to stories and books. Children look at books and get the idea that books contain print which is made up of letters, words and sentences. We should then gradually introduce them to letters and corresponding phonology later on at the next stage of learning.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by singing alphabet songs, play letter matching games etc. However, when teaching using a phonics approach is hard. Teaching children the sounds of alphabet explicitly is the key stone to teaching them to read. Teaching the sound/letter links in alphabetical order is of little help when teaching children to read. ... Introduce more commonly used letters first. For example, m, s, f, c, p, t are more commonly used than q, v, z and x. Keep the least frequently used letters until later in the program
ReplyDeleteWe cannot start teaching learning process directly with phonetics . We have to start with concretisation of knowledge though rhymes, alphabet and
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We should start teaching by play letters ,numeral games and alphabet songs etc...
ReplyDeleteWe should not directly start with alphabet instead we should first start with basics like holding pencils,teaching them how to draw lines, curve and then on by making them making familiar with the symbols
ReplyDeleteChildren should be familiarise with the alphabets first. After that simple words that are commonly used should be introduced.
ReplyDeleteNo...At the early stage,children should be taught in a joyful and playful ways such as singing rhymes,songs,rhyming words,playing games etc.Then comes the alphabets as and when they are ready to learn the aspect of language because they need to know about letter- sounds,relationships and how it functions in speaking, reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by singing alphabet songs, play letter matching games etc. However, when teaching using a phonics approach is hard. Teaching children the sounds of alphabet explicitly is the key stone to teaching them to read. Teaching the sound/letter links in alphabetical order is of little help when teaching children to read. ... Introduce more commonly used letters .
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I wold like to suggest that children should be familiar with conversation and various words with meaning used in a language and the alphabet, symbols used to represent the language, could be taught lateron.
At the initial stage, children start learning languages naturally through association with their families. They listen the sounds from the movement of lips, tongue vocal cords of the elders. They ask and find answers from the parents and elders. Advanced learning of languages starts with the introduction of alphabets in early childhood stages of formal education. At this stage they should be familiarise with letters in sequence to make words and sentences.
ReplyDeleteBasically, forr teaching or introducing languages to the child we need not start from introducing alphabet. Once the children get familiar with the words and the language, we can start introducing alphabet to them as basic of learning languages.
ReplyDeleteMost children begin recognizing some letters between the ages of 2 and 3 and can identify most letters between 4 and 5.Yes I believe some of the childrens will be familiarised with the letters in sequence but we can't expect full mastery it will take some time.
ReplyDeleteAt the initial stage, children start learning languages naturally through association with their families. They listen the sounds from the movement of lips, tongue vocal cords of the elders. They ask and find answers from the parents and elders. Advanced learning of languages starts with the introduction of alphabets in early childhood stages of formal education. At this stage they should be familiarise with letters in sequence to make words and sentences.
ReplyDeleteThe first step in teaching the alphabet is getting the child interested in listening to stories and books. Children who look at books get the idea that books contain print, which is made up of letters, words and sentences.
From around 15 months, if we think she's ready, we can help the child to understand what a letter or a word is. Point out to different letters and words around her.
To start with, the child will recognise letters by their shapes. Over time, she will learn to connect letters and words to the sounds they make.
Teaching children by introducing systematic learning is essential. Most children begin recognizing some letters between the ages of 2 and 3 and can identify most letters between 4 and 5. This means that one can start teaching children the alphabet when they are around 2, but we cannot expect full mastery for some time.
ReplyDeleteAs such, the trick lies in knowing the right time to introduce systematic learning to children.
We should start teaching children by introducing them to common words by singing it in rhymes, playing games, story telling etc to make them understand more and grab it easily.
ReplyDeleteAt first we have to observe their behavior and communication patterns.Teacher should enjoy class by singing songs, rhythm together with their students and supplying play way Learning materials like alphabet block ,charts, toys etc. Then we should teach them to hold pencil systematically, drawing lines,curves etc It will be best to start teaching language when children are ready to learn the mechanical aspects of language.
ReplyDeleteTo start introducing alphabet directly to children will not be the best idea. They should be first acquainted with stories, rhymes, songs,and then alphabetical song picture, charts and names of animals, fruits etc. Followed by written practice.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be more familiarised with stories, rhymes, songs like alphabets and numerical and later on move on to teaching and learning of languages
ReplyDeleteWe should not start teaching by introducing children to the alphabet directly rather we should first make them interested in learning and knowing new things.
ReplyDeleteIt is not necessary for the beginners to start learning letters in sequence. As they start learning with interest, we can introduce alphabet and importance of letter sequence.
Children learn language for the first time through listening and imitating as their parents and relatives talk about. So children need not be introduced to alphabet first thing to make them learn language although learning alphabet becomes necessary as they grow to enhance the language and learning capability.
ReplyDeleteWe should teach the children in basic and simple languages or words that they find it easy which they encounter in their daily life
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, language teaching need not compulsorily to begin by introducing children to the alphabets or by familiarizing them with the alphabets in sequence. We have many methods like word method that can be used in teaching language.
ReplyDeleteNo,we have to start teaching language by introducing through reading.Teaching alphabets at the early childhood will effect their mind.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Language and Understanding Literacy Skills,
ReplyDeleteLanguage is not only about alphabet learning but is about its usage in the social context specifically in the early years of learning.
So we cannot just start teaching languages by introducing children to alphabets. However, children should be familiarised with the letters in the language learning process. For example, letters and sounds, words often repeated in story can be chosen for learning letter-sound relationship. A letter in a word and word in a story is comprehensible than an isolated letter in the alphabet.
As we know that children’s literature is an effective medium for sustainable language learning competencies. The genres of literature, story, poem, rhymes, drama, etc. engage children in meaningful and relevant ways. Stories are the best medium to develop creativity and critical and reflective skills. Poems and rhymes ignite their imaginative powers and phonemic awareness.There is a major need to orient teachers and teacher educators to understand that children have the ability to learn language on their own. School/curriculum and pedagogy should create an enabling environment for language learning. It is true that humans have the system as well the capacity to develop their language skills, provided they get the motivation and child centric inputs. Children learn to use language as per their need to communicate or express themselves.
Children learn conventional usage of language at their pace and through meaningful inputs, which scaffolds their understanding, for example, text with illustration is easier for them to understand than text without it.
No,at the initial stage of children, learning language should be in the form of singing rhymes, songs. But it can be the sound of alphabets. There is no need to be familiarized with the letters in sequence. They can be familiarized with the sound of letters and after that initial sounds of words , and by this time we can introduced to alphabets and letters in sequence.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be taught to listen first then writing and reading should follow ,so before introducing alphabet they should first be taught to listen first
ReplyDeleteChildren should be made to get acquainted with the words through listening such as rhymes, songs, role play.etc children should be able to understand all this before they start learning alphabets.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, before we start teaching language through alphabet to children, we need to make them familiarise with sounds.
ReplyDeleteNo we need not start with alphabet. To begin with, we may make them familiarise with sounds through songs or rhymes. Later on letter sequencing may be helpful to children.
ReplyDeleteLearning alphabet in sequence may not be helpful in learning language automatically. Children learn language when they got familiarized with sounds and words when use repeatedly. Reading stories word to word, singing songs, writing words etc will help them to learn language in better and faster way.
ReplyDeleteChildren are born with language acquisition device so if we give children a language rich environment they will acquire language in a natural way. Instead of giving them alphabet.. Children acquired a language before knowing alphabet in a sequence manner
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion , we start teaching language through sing alphabet songs, play letter matching game, open a new alphabet box each week.
ReplyDeleteNo,children need not be familarised with alphabets first instead they can be made acquainted with a language through repeated use of words,songs,rhymes,etc
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ReplyDeleteFor the best it is better if children are to get the best familar with the particular language alphabet for long run learning.
First, we should let the children learn to express and communicate in the language they are familiar with. The teaching of alphabet should follow later and should be taught in the medium in which the children can understand and communicate. Familarisation of the letters in sequence is not very essential but their familarisation of sounds and its uses is important.
ReplyDeleteNo, we have to start teaching langugaes with simple common words use daily, then alphabet and corresponding phonology should be introduced.
ReplyDeleteThe teaching of alphabet should follow after the children are familiar with their medium of communication, since without first learning how to communicate and express teaching of alphabet will be such a difficult task and it will be difficult for the child as well. It's not mandatory that the children should learn the letters in sequence.
ReplyDeleteBefore children learn how to read, they must first learn the alphabet. With bilingual kids, they may need to learn more than one alphabet, or even learn different characters depending on the language combination.
ReplyDeleteYes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet through sound, singing and pictorial chart.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be familiarised with the letters in sequence.
In teaching language alphabet is must but slowly it should be introduce after the child is familiar with the sounds,phonic, rhymes , song etc. After that letter should be introduce and make them familiar with the letters and their sound then writing come afterward.
ReplyDeleteIn understanding the letter, it is better to teach them in sequence as it will be much easier for the children to learn in better way. After throught understanding of the letters is done. Recognition, distinguish between them can be taught and words associated with the letter.
No as the foundational years of literacy are for readinf, writing and providing relevant opportunities of oral language. Children are motivated to read with comprehension in a literacy rich environment. They should be engaged with their literature and authentic experiences. A print rich environment must be created. They should be given the opportunities to talk about oneself, objects, experiences at school and about pictures. They should be engaged with lived- in-experiences through story, poem, rhyme, puzzle, etc familiar with the language learning material.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by singing alphabet songs, play letter matching games etc. However, when teaching using a phonics approach is hard. Teaching children the sounds of alphabet explicitly is the key stone to teaching them to read
ReplyDeleteNo, alphabet learning shall start only when children have a good command over speaking learnt through songs, rhymes, stories etc. and expression only then letters can be introduce that too slowly through pictures, charts etc.
ReplyDeleteIt is not necessary that children be made familiarise with the alphabets first. And also it is not necessary that children learn the alphabets in their correct order. They can be taught those alphabets which are easier first.
ReplyDeleteIt is a misconception that children learn language passively. Language acquisition is a product of active, repetitive, and complex learning. The child's brain is learning and changing more during language acquisition in the first six years of life than during any other cognitive ability he is working to acquire. How much easier this learning process can be for children when adults are active participants!
ReplyDeleteAdults help children learn language primarily by talking with them. It happens when a mother coos and baby-talks with her child. It happens when a father listens to the fractured, rambling, breathless story of his 3-year-old. It happens when a teacher patiently repeats instructions to an inattentive student.
Young children are natural language acquirers; they are self-motivated to pick up language without conscious learning, unlike adolescents and adults. They have the ability to imitate pronunciation and work out the rules for themselves. Any idea that learning to talk in English is difficult does not occur to them unless it’s suggested by adults, who themselves probably learned English academically at a later age through grammar-based text books.
ReplyDeleteIntroduction of alphabets is ok, but not necessary. It should come as and when children are ready to learn the mechanical aspect of language, and when there is already built-up context for reading for meaning.
ReplyDeleteNo,we should not directly start with alphabet instead start with basic knowledge like teaching them
ReplyDeletehow to holding pencil,how to draw straight line and curve line and then by making them familiar with playing numerical and alphabetical games, songs, etc.
When teaching language, the alphabet is essential, but it should be introduced gradually after the kid has become familiar with sounds, phonics, rhymes, and songs, among other things. After that, letters should be introduced to familiarise children with the letters and their sounds, and then writing should follow.
ReplyDeleteTeaching with a phonics approach, on the other hand, can be difficult. The foundation of teaching children to read is directly teaching them the sounds of the alphabet. When teaching children to read, teaching the sound/letter connections in alphabetical sequence is ineffective. Start with the letters that are most regularly used.
No, at the initial stage of children, learning language should be in the form of singing rhymes,songs.But it can be the sound of alphabets.There is no need to be familiarised with the letters in sequence.They can be familiarised with the sound of letters and after that initial sounds of words, and by this time we can introduced to alphabets and letters in sequence.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on children some children come in already built up like holding pencil that kind of children need to start with alphabet, draw line etc
ReplyDeleteAt the beginning of the reading stage, it is not suggested to follow introduction to phonics systematically. It should come as and when there is already built- up context for reading for meaning
ReplyDeleteYes, introduction of the alphabets prior to teaching is pivotal. With the use of a written alphabet, children are better able to learn that there are “predictable relationships” between sounds and letters, encouraging their ability to read, write, and fluently speak a language. Once children have mastered speaking and writing a language, the possibilities to communicate are endless. They can share their feelings, ideas, facts, and memories with more ease and accuracy.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, familiarity with letters in sequence is beneficial for children. Not knowing letter names is related to children's difficulty in learning letter sounds and in recognizing words. Informal but planned instruction in which children have many opportunities to see, play with, and compare letters leads to efficient letter learning. Children learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet Song," and by reciting rhymes.
At the beginning stage of learning a language, children should not be taught the alphabet directly. Instead, they should be provided ample opportunity to listen to the target language. They should listen, imitate and then learn language in a natural way.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by play letters numerals games and alphabet songs etc......
ReplyDeleteWe should not start with teaching alphabet rather start with introduction of sounds and words through rhymes and songs, stories etc and then with alphabets that too neednot be sequential.
ReplyDeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is not well developed when they start school need sensibly organized instruction that will help them identify name and write letters.
ReplyDeleteChildren appear to acquire alphabetic knowledge in a sequence that begins with letter names then letter shapes, and finally letter sounds. They learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet song," and by reciting rhymes. They learn letter shapes as they play.
Yes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet by using the teaching approach which letter sounds first and letter names next. They should be engaged with lived- in-experiences through story, poem, rhyme, puzzle, etc familiar with the language learning material.
ReplyDeleteYes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet by using the teaching approach which letter sounds first and letter names next. Familarisation of the letters in sequence is not very essential but their familarisation of sounds and its uses is important.
ReplyDeleteChildren should not be taught language by directly introducing with alphabets but with sounds.
ReplyDeleteCorresponding to the sounds of simple objects/words, they should be reated to sounds/pronunciation of letters of alphabets. Slowly they will begin to recognise the alphabets and learn the language.
At the initial stage, children start learning languages naturally through association with their families. They listen the sounds from the movement of lips, tongue vocal cords of the elders.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is right as language is a medium of communication and it is composed of phonology, morphology and progmatics.
ReplyDeleteAt the initial stage, children start learning languages naturally through association with their families. They listen the sounds from the movement of lips, tongue vocal cords of the elders. They ask and find answers from the parents and elders.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching from alphabet so that they can understand. If they know the basic they can learn easily.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by singing alphabet songs, play letter matching games etc. However, when teaching using a phonics approach is hard. Teaching children the sounds of alphabet explicitly is the key stone to teaching them to read. Furthermore, familiarity with letters in sequence is beneficial for children. Not knowing letter names is related to children's difficulty in learning letter sounds and in recognizing words.
ReplyDeleteNo as the foundational years of literacy are for reading, writing and providing relevant opportunities of oral language. Children are motivated to read with comprehension in a literacy rich environment. They should be engaged with their literature and authentic experiences.
ReplyDeleteYes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet by using the teaching approach which letter sounds first and letter names next. Furthermore, familiarity with letters in sequence is beneficial for children. Not knowing letter names is related to children's difficulty in learning letter sounds and in recognizing words.
ReplyDeleteWe should start teaching by singing alphabet songs, play letter matching games etc. However, when teaching using a phonics approach is hard. Teaching children the sounds of alphabet explicitly is the key stone to teaching them to read.
ReplyDeleteWe should not start teaching languages directly with alphabets. It should be introduced gradually after exposing children to meaningful context of sounds, phonics, rhymes, songs etc of everyday relevance as languages cut across curriculum.
ReplyDeleteStart with the letters that are most frequently used and familiarise them with these letters. Then introduce them to one or two vowels. after these more difficult letters like Q,W etc can be introduced.
Yes, we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet by using the teaching approach which letter sounds first and letter names next. Furthermore, familiarity with letters in sequence is beneficial for children. Not knowing letter names is related to children's difficulty in learning letter sounds and in recognizing words. Informal but planned instruction in which children have many opportunities to see, play with, and compare letters leads to efficient letter learning.
ReplyDeleteI wold like to suggest that children should be familiar with conversation and various words with meaning used in a language and the alphabet, symbols used to represent the language, could be taught lateron
ReplyDeleteI feel children should first get acquainted with the words of the language, pronounciation and meanings in the form of story telling, rhymes,songs or any such activity co related then introduce the children to the alphabets and sound of each gradually.
ReplyDeleteYes we should try to introduce alphabet in the form of sounds and rhymes that will be an interesting one. Along with it they will familiarise the letters day by day in a sequence as they are fast learners.
ReplyDeletelistening should be prioritised before introduction to alphabets. Sequencing is good to share common platform with peers and teachers.
ReplyDeleteChildren should learn systematically from alphabets followed by words and sentences along with sounds and pronunciations of words.
ReplyDeleteA good, solid understanding of the alphabet is fundamental to a fluent reader and writer. Once the learner has learned the alphabet, we can then move on and start teaching them to put letters together, and eventually read. So as long as they have learned the alphabet, the reading part will come naturally.
ReplyDeleteAlso there is no reason why we can’t teach the learner to learn through other means like listening to other language, watching dramas/videos, trying to communicate with others who speak different languages.
At the very start of teaching a language it is not compulsory to start with the alphabets. In my opinion we can start with sounds and correct pronunciation.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet. Children should be familiarized with the letters in sequence. Once children are able to identify and name letters with ease, they can begin.
ReplyDeleteAt early stage of reading we should not practice to follow introduction to phonic systematically. It will be better that it should come as and when children are ready to learn the mechanical aspect of language and where there is already built up context for reading for meaning and the children are well familiarised with letters in sequence
ReplyDeleteYes in a sense that alphabet is the basic but children should be taught to make sounds of alphabet first but not in order
ReplyDeleteNo, we shouldn't start teaching a language to children by introducing alphabets. Instead of beginning with the idea of letters or alphabets we can begin with rhyming and singing of words,sentences,stories in proper rhythms and gestures. It will greatly help them learn very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAgain in my view, it is not necessary to familiarize the sequence of letters for the beginners in learning a language. What they require is to know the letter and the sound relation especially for reading. But for speaking only listening from different sources is important.
A lot of people are confused as to where to start when learning a new language. After all, there are so many things to learn. They want to make sure to start on the right track. There are obviously things that are more important to learn than others, so it’s nice to have a learning plan. But this can also be a double-edged sword.
ReplyDeleteWe need not necessarily learn alphabets, letters, words and so on to learn a new language. Instead we can start learning by familiarizing with common words, then using them in phrase, creating sentences, focusing on how your phrases sound in the language, start using the language, keep practicing. We need not worry about being perfect in a new language. Make the study time all about learning.
Firstly, they must learn how to utter words, after they know how to pronounce words, it would be easier for them to learn the alphabets and it would be beneficial for them to learn faster, easier and exciting to learn more.
ReplyDeleteYes learning any language needs to be prioritized with the basics that is the alphabets of the language itself and if their foundation is strong then they can learn better and even initiate the process of learning by themselves.
ReplyDeleteAt the initial stage, children start learning languages naturally through association with their families. They listen the sounds from the movement of lips, tongue vocal cords of the elders. They ask and find answers from the parents and elders.
ReplyDeleteWe can help children familiarise with words and alphabets by employing use of phonetics.
ReplyDeleteChildren are introduced to languages through play way method like ryhmes of alphabets and alphabet pictures. They begin singing and slowly develops an understanding that later make them know the alphabet in later stages of life.
ReplyDeleteIt is not necessary to teach them thr alphabet right away, but rather make them aware that letters are symbols with sound value.
ReplyDeleteAt early stage of reading we should not practice to follow introduction to phonic systematically. It will be better that it should come as and when children are ready to learn the mechanical aspect of language and where there is already built up context for reading for meaning and the children are well familiarised with letters in sequence.
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